Human Communication : The Basic Course

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KEYBENEFIT: Covering a wide range of topics, including public speaking, small group communication, organizational communication, and interpersonal communication, one of the primary key benefits of this text is the studentrs"s acquisition of communication knowledge and skills in these areas, which are discussed and applied to real-world experiences. KEYTOPICS: Foundations of human communication; culture and communication; perception and the self; listening; verbal and nonverbal messages; interpersonal communication; relationships; small group communication; members and leaders; interpersonal and small group conflict; organizational communication; public speaking audiences, topics, and research; supporting and organizing a speech; style and delivery in public speaking; and informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. Introductory human communication.

Foundations of Human Communication

Preliminaries to Human Communication

Culture and Communication

The Self and Perception

Listening in Human Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal, Small Group Communication, and Organizational Communication